The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with breast cancer. The patient reports that she has been experiencing frequent watery stools following chemotherapy treatment
When educating the patient regarding dietary guidelines to help relieve symptoms the nurse will encourage
a. eliminating spicy foods.
b. eating low-protein foods.
c. implementing a high-roughage diet.
d. eating high-fat foods.
ANS: A
Elimination of spicy foods should be encouraged for the patient experiencing diarrhea resulting from chemotherapy. High-protein foods, a diet low in roughage, and a diet with low-fat foods should be encouraged for the patient experiencing diarrhea resulting from chemotherapy.
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